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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the prospect of a second round of strikes on Iran during his meeting with US President Donald Trump, media reports said on Wednesday, Anadolu reports. During the White House meeting, Netanyahu conveyed Israel’s concerns about Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, as well as Hezbollah’s efforts to rebuild its long-range missile arsenal in Lebanon, according to Axios. A US official said the discussion included “the possibility of attacking Iran again in 2026,” six months after a 12-day war between the US-Israel alliance and Iran. The war targeted Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and missile capabilities. Trump, who previously described the June strikes as a “tremendous success,” stated: “If Iran tries to rebuild its nuclear program, the US […]
